I like the idea, its got a lovely quirky charm to it! I think they might appeal more with a stronger theme to each of them. So instance the plate you've posted has a flower theme, maybe try adding a few dried flowers to something. Or it could be a particular food? For me personally i'd prefer more ornate cutlery and maybe a fabric background, so the piece looks more like decoration. But then again i'm a sucker for anything ornate. I do like the colour of the background however, its got a very calming feel to it.

I really like the simplistic design on the plate, but I'm not sure how I feel about the piece as a whole. I'd be more interested in purchasing the plate! I think as an idea, this could really work, but you may have to play with it a bit. Selecting a background and silverware that really compliments the plate would make it look like a whole piece of art. The streaky blue is just competing with the very simple and contemporary looking plate.

Have you considered doing a design on the plate that continues onto the background? Maybe have whatever you've painted spilling off the plate and onto the mat? Maybe you could even showcase it in some kind of shadowbox, like it's in a picture frame? Just a few thoughts. Good luck!

As a foodie, I think the concept is pretty cool, but I agree it's not quite there yet. I'm not sure, though, what it would take.

Maybe a different kind of sculpture, where the utensils are springing out from the plate with wires, and the plate itself is the painted piece. Maybe add a bit of spiral wording on the plate or something.

Oh my... I would gladly buy that plate (and it's mates) in a heartbeat!!! I wish they were available now... I'd replace all my current stuff with that... or at least accent it. I just adore the quirky little flower design. So cute.

As for price.... I'm pretty cheap so don't really put my advice in the equation, but at least 10 bucks per plate? 8 bucks per mug? Or 12 bucks per plate, 10 bucks per mug? I don't know. Just an idea.

I love it. I love dandelions too though. I think the art is great, it's simple and subtle. I think you wouldn't want to go OTT because it may look to goudy but everyone is different. So it's for wall hanging though? Is that right? I dunno... maybe you could go all sorts of ways with it? Maybe chopsticks and noodle bowls too? Not sure. If it was for eating off though, I'd totally buy a set for my dinner table.